Origin
Pikesville, MD
Late night in Pikesville on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pikesville, MD to Baltimore, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pikesville, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Pikesville to Baltimore, you will find this 10-mile journey to be a straightforward trip that takes roughly 23 minutes. Since the entire drive is located within the Northeast region of Maryland, you won't experience any significant regional shifts. This is an ideal one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops, making it perfect for a casual errand or a quick visit to the city. With a fuel cost of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route to manage. You will navigate a mix of roads including Reisterstown Road, the Jones Falls Expressway, and West Cold Spring Lane. Ultimately, this brief transit offers a practical and efficient way to connect the two locations without the need for extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reisterstown Road | 4 mi | 10m |
| Jones Falls Expressway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| West Cold Spring Lane | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Guilford Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Sudbrook Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Reisterstown Road
— 4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pikesville, MD and Baltimore, MD.
1
Start on this road
410 ft
·
33 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Sudbrook Lane
177 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Sudbrook Lane
3
Turn left onto MD 140
4.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Reisterstown Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto West Cold Spring Lane
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Cold Spring Lane
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 83 South
6
Merge onto I 83
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Jones Falls Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Pleasant Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
157 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Pleasant Street
9
Turn slight right onto East Pleasant Street
144 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Pleasant Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Guilford Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto East Fayette Street
325 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Fayette Street
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
East Fayette Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
West Cold Spring Lane
Turn left onto West Cold Spring Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Pleasant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Pleasant Street
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Pleasant Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Pleasant Street
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Guilford Avenue
Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
East Fayette Street
Turn right onto East Fayette Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Baltimore, MD
Late night in Baltimore on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from local roads onto the highway. The route is characterized by a 39% highway share, balancing city surface streets with more fluid expressway driving. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 4 miles on Reisterstown Road, which sets the pace for the early part of your trip. As you move from the suburban feel of Pikesville toward the urban environment of Baltimore, the road personality shifts from standard local traffic to the faster tempo of the Jones Falls Expressway. It is a functional drive that requires your full attention as you navigate these varied road types over the course of your 23-minute commute.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Reisterstown Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near West Cold Spring Lane.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 10 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (West Cold Spring Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
506 ft
28 ft
Total Climb
13 ft
Total Descent
482 ft
Highest Point
506 ft
Elevation Range
477 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Pikesville, MD
Full guide →Pikesville is a suburban community in Maryland, just outside Northeast Baltimore.
Arriving in Baltimore, MD
Full guide →“Bodymore, Murderland” · Founded 1729
Slices of American history are around every corner in Baltimore. Maryland's largest city is a gritty old seaport town that's perhaps most famous as the site of Fort McHenry, where, at the height of the War of 1812, the sight of a tattered but defiant American flag flying over the harbor, despite a furious British bombardment, inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that was later adapted into the U.S. national anthem "Star-Spangled Banner". Nowadays, Baltimore's nonstop nightlife, temperate climate, tradition of hospitality (they don't call this place "Charm City" for nothing), and cultural attractions — not to mention its prime location on the juncture of Chesapeake Bay — made it one of the major tourist destinations of the Mid-Atlantic region.
Top landmarks
- • Johns Hopkins Hospital — hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- • Walters Art Museum — art museum in Baltimore, Maryland, US
- • Baltimore Museum of Art — art museum in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Reisterstown Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Baltimore, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (West Cold Spring Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Baltimore, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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